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Name Origin

Ryan is an Irish masculine given name, meaning 'little king' or 'descendant of the king'. It is derived from the Irish surname Ó Ríoghain, which translates to 'grandson of the king'.

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Famous People

Ryan Reynolds (1976-)

Actor

  • Known for roles in Deadpool, Green Lantern, The Proposal
  • Won numerous awards including a Critics' Choice Movie Award and a People's Choice Award

Ryan Gosling (1980-)

Actor, Musician

  • Known for roles in La La Land, The Notebook, Drive
  • Won a Golden Globe Award and nominated for two Academy Awards

Ryan Giggs (1973-)

Footballer, Manager

  • Considered one of the greatest Welsh footballers of all time
  • Won 13 Premier League titles and 2 Champions League titles with Manchester United

Ryan Seacrest (1974-)

Television and Radio Host, Producer

  • Host of American Idol and other television programs
  • Successful radio host and producer

Similar Names

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Sibling Names

Liam

Both Liam and Ryan are popular Irish names with a strong, classic feel.

Erin

Erin is a beautiful Irish name that complements Ryan well, maintaining a shared cultural connection.

Owen

Owen shares the same Welsh origin as Ryan and has a similar strong yet friendly vibe.

Maeve

Maeve is a powerful Irish name with mythological roots, creating a balanced pair with Ryan's more grounded feel.